‘Don’t Do That’: Kelly Ripa Reveals The Annoying Habit Husband Mark Consuelos Has When They’re Hosting Live

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As a movie enthusiast, I must say, witnessing Mark Consuelos step into Ryan Seacrest’s shoes for Live! in 2023 was quite intriguing, offering glimpses into his unique chemistry with wife Kelly Ripa. The transition was flawless, and even two years later, their chemistry remains unparalleled on the 2025 TV schedule. Yet, despite the smooth sailing, Kelly Ripa confesses that there’s one thing her husband does during live broadcasts that occasionally grates on her nerves.

Kelly Ripa recently chatted with the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast about a variety of subjects, including aging, intimacy, and her experiences working alongside her spouse. As the long-time host of “Live!” since 2001, Ripa has worked with numerous men on the show, including Mark Consuelos, Regis Philbin, Michael Strahan, and Ryan Seacrest. While she appreciates each of them, there’s one behavior exhibited by Consuelos from his role in “Riverdale” that she could live without. She shared:

He often doesn’t pay attention to me, and he tends to ignore me during our live broadcasts. But when I’m talking to you on air, where your job is specifically to listen, especially considering the high salary you receive for it, that becomes a problem.

In a playful manner, Kelly Ripa jokes about needing to keep Mark Consuelos attentive during their live broadcasts, not only because he might zone out, but also due to the fact that he’s being handsomely compensated for his focus. Being a long-term couple, she’s adept at recognizing when he’s not paying attention. Ripa humorously added:

*I jokingly have to remind Mark to stay focused during our broadcasts, not just because he might tune me out, but also because he’s being paid well for his attention. After all, we’ve been together for a long time, and I can tell when he’s not listening.*

I watch him drift away, and I’m like, ‘Hey, hey, don’t do that.’

It’s likely that the ordinary viewer won’t realize it, but when their focus begins to wander, they certainly wouldn’t be able to maintain such a position so close to their spouse without being noticed.

As a supporter, I’ve been in long-term relationships too, and I can confidently say that even the most devoted couples may find themselves momentarily tuning out their partner at times. It just so happens that I recently confessed to experiencing this very thing myself. After all, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have been a power couple for decades, so if they’ve had moments like these, it only makes our shared experience more relatable.

The former star of “All My Children” additionally remarks that while she can comprehend such events occurring in their private lives, what she requires from Mark Consuelos at work is his energetic presence as a co-host, which is an entirely distinct realm compared to the energy he exhibits as her husband.

In summary, considering all aspects, it’s quite a minor issue when collaborating with your partner on a project, given that many married couples find it challenging to work together, such as Nicole Kidman turning down the opportunity to act alongside her husband, Keith Urban. Additionally, the fact that this collaboration is live and daily only adds to the challenge.

Tune into the duo, the married couple, every weekday on “Live with Kelly and Mark“. For more details about the time and channel, consult your local TV guides.

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2025-07-22 16:17